Comparison

USA Network vs Universo Now

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

USA Network

Stream live TV, catch up on recent episodes of your favorite shows, and watch movies on demand. Access content from multiple networks by signing in with your TV provider. Enjoy sports, dramas, and more, with content available only in the US.

Highlights
  • Watch latest episodes the day after airing
  • Live stream TV 24/7
  • Access on-demand content from Versant networks
  • Stream sports like PGA TOUR, WNBA, and NASCAR
  • Filter shows by network and genre
  • Sign in with TV provider for full access
Features
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Overview • The USA Network app is the best place to catch up on the most recent season of your favorite shows, watch live TV, keep up with your favorite sports, and stream movies and past season content!​ • Download the USA Network app to watch WWE Smackdown, the PGA TOUR and LPGA TOUR, Premier League, NASCAR, the WNBA, The Rainmaker, Everything on the Menu with Braun Strowman, AND MUCH MORE! • Get started by signing in with your TV subscription (cable, satellite, or digital). The USA Network app supports most TV providers, including DirecTV, Spectrum, Xfinity, Dish, and AT&T. App Features Watch Your Way • Watch the latest episodes of new USA Network shows the day after they air on TV. • Live stream and schedule available 24/7 when signed in with your TV provider. Explore Versant Content • Access to on-demand content from across the Versant family of networks (including USA, SYFY, E!, Oxygen, MSNOW, CNBC, and Golf Channel). • Don't miss a second of the Premier League, the WNBA, A10 hoops, the PGA and LPGA Tours, and NASCAR! • Live stream your favorite Versant networks within the app. • Dedicated page for each network showcasing the hottest series. • Stream recent and throwback favorites, like Law & Order: SVU, Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D., and Chicago Med. • Filter shows by network and genre while browsing. TV Provider Access • Sign in with your TV subscription to gain access to the entire catalog of VOD and Live content. Availability Notice • Versant's family of networks are only available to stream in the US and US territories. • Those outside the US will be unable to watch full episodes or live TV. • If you're traveling, you'll regain full access as soon as you return to the US. Comments or Questions • Please fill out our contact support form at https://help.versantmedia.com/s/contactsupport for assistance. • Please note: Use of the app is limited to the United States and its territories. Video is accessible via 3G, 4G, LTE, and Wi-Fi networks. Data charges may apply. • Privacy Policy: https://www.versantprivacy.com/privacy • Your Privacy Choices: https://www.versantprivacy.com/privacy/cookies • CA Notice: https://www.versantprivacy.com/privacy/california-consumer-privacy-act

About

Universo Now

Watch live TV and stream full episodes of your favorite shows on demand. Access content by logging in with your TV provider or enjoy limited free episodes monthly. Stream to your TV using Chromecast or AirPlay.

Highlights
  • Stream full episodes of favorite shows
  • Watch live television
  • Access with TV provider login
  • Watch up to 3 free episodes monthly
  • Chromecast and AirPlay compatible
  • Resume playback with bookmarking
  • Save favorite shows to a list
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UNIVERSO Now es el mejor sitio para ponerse al corriente con las últimas temporadas de sus programas favoritos de UNIVERSO, vea televisión en vivo y reprodúzcala donde sea. Descargue la aplicación de UNIVERSO ahora para ver episodios completos de The Riveras, Larrymania, WWE, I Love Jenni, Quien da Más, ¡Y MUCHO MÁS! Empiece entrando a la cuenta de su subscripción de servicio televisivo (de cable, satélite o digital). La aplicación de Telemundo cuenta con la mayoría de los proveedores de servicio televisivo, entre ellos DirecTV, Dish, Spectrum, Xfinity y AT&T. Si no cuenta con una subscripción de televisión de pago todavía podrá ver hasta 3 episodios completos de su elección durante un mes. CARACTERÍSTICAS DE LA APLICACIÓN: • Acceda a la aplicación mediante su subscripción de servicio televisivo para ver episodios completos de sus programas favoritos de UNIVERSO. • ¿No cuenta con una subscripción a algún servicio televisivo? Vea hasta 3 episodios completos de su elección durante un mes sin necesidad de registrarse. • ¡Reproduzca episodios nuevos transmitidos en vivo usando la aplicación! • ¡Compatible con Chromecast y AirPlay! Empiece a reproducir episodios en la aplicación y transmítalos a su televisión. • ¿No puede terminar de ver un episodio en una sola sesión? ¡La aplicación asigna un marcador para que reanude la reproducción después! • Guarde sus programas favoritos en su Lista con acceso rápido a los episodios más recientes. ¿COMENTARIOS O PREGUNTAS? Por favor escriba a support@nbctve.zendesk.com para pedir mayor asistencia. ¿Tiene problemas accediendo la cuenta de su subscripción de servicio televisivo? Visite http://ayuda.telemundo.com para más información. ¿Le gusta lo que ve? Explore las otras aplicaciones de NBCUniversal para reproducción de contenido, entre ellas Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes, NBC, NBC Sports, y Bravo. Importante: La aplicación solo puede usarse en los Estados Unidos y sus territorios. Es posible acceder al contenido de video a través de 4G, LTE y redes Wi-Fi. Podrían aplicar cargos por datos. Política de Privacidad: https://www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy?brandA=Universo&intake=Universo Opciones de Privacidad: https://www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy/notrtoo?brandA=Universo&intake=Universo CA Notice: https://www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy/california-consumer-privacy-act?intake=Universo * Esta aplicación cuenta con software de medición de propiedad de Nielsen que les permitirá contribuir a la investigación de mercado, como en las valoraciones televisivas de Nielsen. * Para saber más sobre nuestros productos de medición digital y sus elecciones con respecto a ellos, por favor visite http://www.nielsen.com/digitalprivacy para mayor información.

Screenshots

USA Network4 screens
Universo Now4 screens

Verdict

The call

USA Network and Universo Now both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of Universo Now's written reviews are positive against 37% of USA Network's. USA Network's advantage is ratings volume (27K vs 1.3K) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

USA Network holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: USA Network has 27K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of USA Network's written reviews are positive against 60% of Universo Now's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

USA Network ships an update every 5 weeks, Universo Now monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
USA Network versus Universo Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUSA NetworkUniverso Now
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (27K ratings) — better4.3 (1.3K ratings)
Positive reviews37.3% of reviews59.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27K — better1.3K
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size240 MB131 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperVersant Media LLCNBCUniversal Media, LLC

Customer experience

USA Network

All ratings27,347 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews501 reviews
Positive37.3%
Neutral4.4%
Negative58.3%

Universo Now

All ratings1,341 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative13.5%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive59.6%
Neutral5.8%
Negative34.6%

User reviews

USA Network

From 27K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good app for watching shows
  • 💡 Provides free credits to watch content
  • 🤩 Enjoyable shows like Chrisley Knows Best and Queen of the South

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Constant crashes and bugs
  • 🤯 Requires re-linking TV provider frequently
  • 😡 Unreliable live streaming and playback
  • 🤬 Too many commercials and ads
  • 🤕 Poor app performance on various devices

Universo Now

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Satisfactory
  • 👍 Very good app
  • 👍 Love it
  • 👍 Great app
  • 👍 Awesome

Room to improve

  • 🚫 Not compatible with Apple TV
  • 🚫 Entire app in Spanish
  • 🐛 Constant issues with live streaming
  • 🚫 Requires TV provider login
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches

Bugs and requests

USA Network

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes during playback
  • Video playback issues like freezing, skipping, and audio-video desync
  • Inability to resume watching from where user left off
  • TV provider login issues and constant re-authentication required

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add fast forward/rewind functionality
  • Improve Chromecast/casting support
  • Allow watching without TV provider login
  • Optimize app for newer devices and screen sizes

Universo Now

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Cannot watch specific shows
  • Logging in/out issues
  • Captions won't turn off

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add Apple TV support
  • Offer monthly subscription option
  • Improve Chromecast compatibility

In-app purchases

None

USA Network

No in-app purchases

None

Universo Now

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is USA Network free?
USA Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universo Now free?
Universo Now is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, USA Network or Universo Now?
USA Network is rated higher. USA Network averages 4.5 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Universo Now averages 4.3 from 1.3K ratings.
Do USA Network or Universo Now have ads?
Both USA Network and Universo Now show ads.
Which is updated more often, USA Network or Universo Now?
USA Network ships an update every 5 weeks, and Universo Now monthly. Most recently, USA Network was updated on November 12, 2026 and Universo Now on November 7, 2026.

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